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If you've ever noticed rusty orange or blue/green stains in your sinks, tubs or toilets, or an unpleasant smell in your water, you are among the many afflicted with problem water. Find out what causes problem water and how to fix it.

There are many other elements and characteristics which can cause water problems. If you have a question about a specific topic, browse the categories in our FAQ or e-mail inquiry@h2odoctors.com.
FAQ Water Vocabulary
Water Terms
Bed E-mail
A mass of ion exchange resin particles or filter media contained in a column.
 
Bed Depth E-mail
The height of the resin or filter media in the column after it has been properly conditioned for effective operation, usually
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Bed Expansion E-mail
The effect produced during backwashing: the resin particles become separated and rise in the column. The expansion of the bed
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Bicarbonate Alkalinity E-mail
The presence in a solution of hydroxyl (OH-) ions resulting from the hydrolysis of carbonates or bicarbonates. When these sal
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Biocide E-mail
A chemical which can kill or inhibit the growth of lining organisms such as bacteria, fungi, molds, and slime. Biocides can b
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Biodegradable E-mail
Subject to degradation into similar substances by biological action . Examples include detergents, sewage, and other organic
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Brackish Water E-mail
Water containing bacteria between 1.000 and 15,000 ppm of dissolved solids.
 
Breakthrough E-mail
The first appearance in the solution flowing from an ion exchange unit of unabsorbed ions similar to those which are depletin
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Brine E-mail
A strong solution of salt(s), such as the sodium chloride or potassium brine used in the regeneration of ion exchange water s
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Brine Ejector (Eductor) E-mail
A device used to draw a solution such as brine from a storage tank and force it into a cation or anion water treatment unit.
 
Brine Tank E-mail
A tank which sits beside the softening unit and acts as a salt storage and brine supply.
 
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